System Issues...Need some advice...

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Subliminal

Limp Gawd
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Hey guys,

Here's my system:

e6750 c2d
Gigabyte ds3l p35 MB
2x1gb OCZ SLI series DDR2-1066
Earthwatts 400 watter
WD 640GB
9600GT OC (Alpha Dog Edition...or whatever)

I think that about sums it up.

I can't overclock at all. Won't even bother posting.

Anyhow, I've had stability issues for some time. They seem to have gotten better when I:

A. bought the above PS
B. keep it at stocks speeds

However, sometimes it still doesn't post on bootup.

And if i try to OC, fuggetaboudit!

Pretty annoying.

Anyone have any advice...I'd really like to get this baby humming at a little higher speed.

Things I've considered:

Replacing the case (maybe something's tweaked in there)
Replacing the mobo (bought it used from a member here)
Replacing memory (already sent a stick back to the manuf and new stick has same effect)
Redoing the HS's with new paste.
Throwing it out the window.

I was so excited to get a C2D setup, but it's really been one big headache after another.

Any help is appreciated. :)
 
Sounds like when my old 420W PSU wore out, the PC would fail to boot a lot and overclocking became difficult.
A new PSU sorted it out.

Is your PSU an old one?
 
Nope. I had an ultra 500 w PS and recently replaced it with an Antec Earthwatts 400w (brand new) with no discernible difference.
 
Reset the CMOS so you have a known starting condition.
See if that helps.

If not, try each ram stick by itself and see if it improves.
Try different slots too.
 
Okay, you need to troubleshoot a few things. Find, download, and use the Ultimate Boot CD, memtest86+, and the Hitachi Drive Fitness Test (or whichever troubleshooting software designed for your hard drive) to narrow down potential trouble areas. I suggest resetting the CMOS beforehand, as Nenu suggested.
 
Be sure to check the PS 12 volt amperage.... if its running too low with the video care you have it probably won't work especially when you start increasing voltages on the car. Hope that helps :)
 
The OP has just replaced the power supply with the Earthwatts EA430, which is more than enough for that build. (There is no 400W model available.)
 
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